Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has emphasised the significance of a strong turnout in the country’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for Friday.

He made the remarks on Tuesday in an address to thousands of Iranians from different provinces gathered in Iran’s capital Tehran, three days ahead of the 14th presidential election and on the occasion of the religious holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement published on the leader’s website.

“In three days, the Iranian people will face the important test of election, whose importance is greater than ever,” Khamenei said, stressing that maximum participation and the selection of the most qualified candidate would bring pride to the nation